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G477 FVW

1989 BMW 750

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,223 mi
Last recorded86,223 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 BMW 750129,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG477 FVW
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 86,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 85,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 84,404 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f headlamp aim slightly low but within limits

rear exhaust poor condition

slight blue smoke emitted from exhaust system

Fail 26 Jul 2012 84,403 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f headlamp aim slightly low but within limits

rear exhaust poor condition

slight blue smoke emitted from exhaust system

Pass 29 Jan 2010 82,255 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 80,273 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all four tyres have cracks in side walls

slight play in steering idler

Pass 16 Jan 2008 78,288 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres side walls craking/perished

Pass 17 Jan 2007 76,080 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 74,381 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 750?

Based on 25,710 MOT tests across 2,426 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
4,144
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,426
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 876
Brake pipe excessively corroded 801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 487
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 426
position lamp(s) not working 369
Full BMW 750 reliability report

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G477 FVW is a 1989 BMW 750 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 129,050 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G477 FVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this BMW 750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G477 FVW registered?

G477 FVW is a 1989 BMW 750, first registered on 20 October 1989.

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